Author Archives: Father M
Leaving London
It was a short walk to Liverpool St Station, which is why It chose to stay there. The train to Stansted was ready to go so I dragged my bags onboard and we set off. What a long day’s journey
Leaving London
It was a short walk to Liverpool St Station, which is why It chose to stay there. The train to Stansted was ready to go so I dragged my bags onboard and we set off. What a long day’s journey
Bob Bob Ricard
By coincidence my good friend Bradley was in London for my last evening and so we met for dinner at Bob Bob Ricard in Soho. The seating is reminiscent of the Orient Express. Each booth equipped with a “Press for Champagne”
Bob Bob Ricard
By coincidence my good friend Bradley was in London for my last evening and so we met for dinner at Bob Bob Ricard in Soho. The seating is reminiscent of the Orient Express. Each booth equipped with a “Press for Champagne”
Back to Londinium
The evening prior to disembarkation all the suitcases are left outside our staterooms and the crew get them into the hold and then into the terminal for collection. An early start as I had to be out by 7.50am, disembark,
Back to Londinium
The evening prior to disembarkation all the suitcases are left outside our staterooms and the crew get them into the hold and then into the terminal for collection. An early start as I had to be out by 7.50am, disembark,
My favourite time of day
It couldn’t be a nicer evening for my final one on board Queen Anne. Calm, mild and the evening light lingers ng so that I could capture some elements of the ship which I hadn’t explored during our last full
My favourite time of day
It couldn’t be a nicer evening for my final one on board Queen Anne. Calm, mild and the evening light lingers ng so that I could capture some elements of the ship which I hadn’t explored during our last full
Haugesund, Norway
A beautiful start for the day as we glided into Haugesund. Rig for Dogger Bank wind farm under construction This morning I went on a guided walk through the town. Our guide was Barry, from Glasgow. Despite having lived in
Haugesund, Norway
A beautiful start for the day as we glided into Haugesund. Rig for Dogger Bank wind farm under construction This morning I went on a guided walk through the town. Our guide was Barry, from Glasgow. Despite having lived in
Deranged in Geiranger
This is a small tourist village with little more than a souvenir shop and a big caravan park. I had not seen a moveable gangway before. The other ship in town had to use tenders. The village’s biggest claim to
Deranged in Geiranger
This is a small tourist village with little more than a souvenir shop and a big caravan park. I had not seen a moveable gangway before. The other ship in town had to use tenders. The village’s biggest claim to
An Oldie in Olden
Following my helicopter ride to see the little cal glaciers, I went for a walk around the town, such as it was – mainly a souvenir shop and several clothing outlet stores. A church on this site dates from 1300
An Oldie in Olden
Following my helicopter ride to see the little cal glaciers, I went for a walk around the town, such as it was – mainly a souvenir shop and several clothing outlet stores. A church on this site dates from 1300
Flying over fjords
Slowly cruising along the fjord at sunrise was so peaceful and beautiful in a Jameson Valley rather than Sydney Harbour way. Quite serene in the early morning light.
Flying over fjords
Slowly cruising along the fjord at sunrise was so peaceful and beautiful in a Jameson Valley rather than Sydney Harbour way. Quite serene in the early morning light.
Stavanger
Finally my iPhone shows the correct time, but Apple Maps has totally died and I had to use Google. As you can see above, it was a beautiful day to be in Norway. I would have gone on a boat
Stavanger
Finally my iPhone shows the correct time, but Apple Maps has totally died and I had to use Google. As you can see above, it was a beautiful day to be in Norway. I would have gone on a boat
A Gallah dinner
Evenings of days at sea mean dressing up for a Gala Dinner. That’s when you find one cufflink is messing. Do you put the one remaining one on the left or right sleeve? Which arm will get more exposure at
A Gallah dinner
Evenings of days at sea mean dressing up for a Gala Dinner. That’s when you find one cufflink is messing. Do you put the one remaining one on the left or right sleeve? Which arm will get more exposure at
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